Darlene Zschech's Blog

I was recently interviewed by Emma Mullings of Hope 103.2 and I thought I would share these with you. This is one of four videos, they are deep, they are meaningful and I pray they are helpful. Be encouraged and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Good morning friends,

I am lying in bed, and my lovely hubby of 31 years has just brought me in a piccolo latte, which is my daily indulgence. In a couple of days time, it will be two years since the day I went into the city to have my breast scan, only to find out that I indeed DID have breast cancer and my life was about to shift dramatically. There are so many thoughts that rush through my brain, and to be honest, if I wake up in pain due to meds I am now on, I have had to learn to take these thoughts captive and REPLACE them with the words of Jesus.

Constant words of LIFE are like my physical food, and the Bible says that HIS words are health to my bones. It’s a more intense discipline of my thought life which is new for me. And, even though I am a disciplined person, this is a deeper level of dependence, of feasting on HIS food for me, and a new level of CASTING all of my care onto God.

But through it all, it’s amazing to me how much JOY is available to us, even in the hardest of times. When we yield ourselves to the person and power of the Holy Spirit, there is unspeakable joy and glory. And as we are in the midst of my favourite time of the year, I’m treasuring every second. This heavenly JOY shines through us in strength AND freedom and is such a magnet for anyone in your world. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit; it is not circumstance dependant. It seems almost too good to be true.

So, if I seem a little reflective today, it’s because I am. I am a very thankful woman, one who treasures her family and friends, her church family both locally and globally, and one who is desperate to walk out ALL of the purposes God has for my life. I remain ever grateful. Grateful for fast acting surgeons, for kind hearted medical professionals who have walked with me every step of the journey, to my family and friends who keep cheering me on, and always to my heavenly Father whose love holds me, sustains me, heals me and inspires me to be more like Him.

Wherever you are at today, I encourage you to stop and breathe in the JOY available to you. It’s a joy that is far deeper than mere happiness.

Happy December peeps.. love you all xx

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At 15 I was renting a little room. My parents were going through a rough time. My heart was hard yet God healed my heart.

Darlene’s new book “Worship Changes Everything” is available now. If you would like to purchase a copy please click the link below.

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Worship touches the lives of everyone. I have sat with people who have never uttered a word and when Worship starts to be played you can hear them and see them begin to be touched. Worship asks for a response and people respond. A Worshipping community needs to be in touch with humanity.

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I’ve had to look at my life and consider my spiritual life. Whe it comes to church, it should be life giving, there should be community there and you should walk out fueled for service.

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Trusting God with everything. Understanding the love of God. Two things that breath confidence into our walk with Him.

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Fear can be crippling, but you will get through this. Pull people around who are full of faith. Speak life, hope and immerse yourself in the things of God. There is living water that we can drink from. Drink up friends, it is a fountain that will never run dry!

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Sometimes our minds can travel down roads that can lead to despair, fear and angst. These aren’t roads we need or should travel down. Understanding the ‘steel trap mind’ to my mind was imperative to me as I walked the road to health. Nothing but life, hope and the promises of God could get beyond that steel trap door. ‘Every word from God, every scripture were breakfast, lunch and dinner.’ ‘I did not entertain other thoughts.’

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After what has been the craziest, hardest and yet most glorious 2 years of my life, I am so honoured to be releasing my new book ‘Worship Changes Everything’.

It’s practical, testimonial, scriptural.. and very raw and real. I chat about the impact of a worshipful life, and the profound effect it has on every area of our being. With all my heart I pray that it is blessing to you, and that it stirs a fire in your belly for a closer relationship with Jesus. Thankyou also to everyone for your continued prayers.. I am continually humbled to be covered in prayer by such amazing people.

Loads of love always..

Darlene